Digital Energy Net

Green buildings employ sustainable construction practices that minimize their environmental footprint during their lifespan, such as using renewable energies such as solar, wind or geothermal. Furthermore, energy efficient designs make for green buildings. Designed to boost worker productivity, The Edge in Amsterdam received an ENERGY STAR rating from British sustainability agency BREEAM for its energy-saving…

TOD promotes compact city growth through compact housing developments with jobs and services clustered near quality public transit stations. TOD increases transit ridership, revitalizes neighborhoods and strengthens economic competitiveness. Communities along the Hartford Line can create vibrant neighborhoods that are safe, convenient and walkable by redeveloping land near train stations into vibrant communities that feature…

Sustainable urban infrastructure refers to the physical systems that support cities. This includes water, energy, transportation and green spaces systems as well as regenerative landscape practices. Cities that employ nature-based infrastructure (NBI) see direct benefits. NBI delivers cost-effective climate resilient infrastructure services while reaping many co-benefits. Water Water-based infrastructure systems play a pivotal role in…

Energy efficiency is the best way to keep costs in check and prevent costly utility rate spikes, providing both immediate and long-term savings. Saving energy helps reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, as well as alleviate pressure on our electric grid and avoid outages. Lower Utility Bills Energy costs can…

Sustainable development (SD) is an approach to world development that is both environmentally and socially sound. It stems from the belief that humans must work within the limits of Earth’s resources and carrying capacity, rather than exploit them at our peril. People can support sustainable development by saving electricity, using computers less frequently, not printing…

Smart cities utilise technology to improve urban services, encourage economic development and foster sustainable communities. However, in order for any initiative to be truly effective it needs a three-part ecosystem consisting of people, processes and technology. Smart systems can optimize call centers and field operations as well as provide traffic-signal preemption to decrease emergency response…

Smart grid is a power distribution system that offers real-time energy information to its users, allowing it to react swiftly when small imbalances appear and prevent them from growing into larger problems. Solar PV integration into the grid and supporting electric vehicle charging can also benefit. But there are numerous challenges that must be met…

Urban mobility is an integral component of cities, as its failure can lead to congestion and unhealthy air quality levels. Good planning can help avoid this fateful outcome. Urban mobility can be explained by various neighborhood characteristics, even after controlling for device income. For instance, students living in dense neighborhoods tend to possess greater social…

Energy storage technologies can maximize the value of renewable energy sources by lowering electricity costs and improving grid flexibility. There are various forms of energy storage technology such as lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries, thermal systems (heating or cooling molten salt or ice), flywheels and thermal ice heaters. Energy storage systems can be integrated into transmission,…

Zoning regulations dictate how properties in specific geographic regions may be utilized, including lot sizes, placement and density, architectural style and height restrictions for buildings. Zoning classifications encompass agricultural, residential properties of differing density and building height, commercial offices and industrial. Recognizing what category your property belongs in can help make any project planning process…